2025–26 · City-wide
Self-defense organization providing youth jobs
The resident asks for $1 million for a self-defense class organization that employs youth, because youth are more likely to be victims of violence.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
We want to start a self-defense class to help people defend themselves because there is a lot of violence that goes on in the city. $1 million for a self-defense organization that provides jobs for the youth.
Who it helps and why
Youth are more likely to fall victim to violence.
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 14, 2025
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Human Services
- How it was submitted
- Community partner workshop
- Partner organization
- EASTIE Coalition
- Submission language
- English
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